Mental Health

Managing mental health changes during menopause may involve regular exercise, stress-reduction techniques, healthy eating, and practicing mindfulness.

Menopause and perimenopause can have a significant impact on mental health due to hormonal fluctuations, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones play a role in regulating mood, anxiety, and cognitive function. As oestrogen levels decrease, many women experience changes in emotional well-being, memory, and overall mental health. The physical symptoms of menopause, such as sleep disturbances and hot flashes, can also contribute to mental health challenges by increasing stress and disrupting daily life.

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Browse Our Menopause Symptom Guides Based On Mental Health

Anxiety

Understand hormonal influences, symptoms, and discover effective strategies to manage anxiety during this life transition.

Bleeding After Sex

Bleeding after sex during menopause, known as postcoital bleeding, causes vaginal dryness, thinning, and fragility of the tissues, making you prone to irritation and bleeding.

Heart Palpitations

Heart palpitations during menopause are often caused by hormonal fluctuations, particularly the decline in oestrogen, which can affect heart rate and rhythm.

Irritability

Discover how hormonal changes influence mood and explore effective tips to manage irritability during this stage.

Loss of Confidence in Menopause

Loss of confidence is a common symptom during menopause, caused by hormonal changes, particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone, which affect mood and self-esteem.

Low Mood

Learn about hormonal changes causing low mood and find practical strategies to manage emotions and improve well-being during menopause.

Memory Problems

Memory problems, such as forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and mental fog, are common during menopause and perimenopause.

Mood Swings

Learn about hormonal influences, common symptoms, and discover effective techniques to manage emotional changes during menopause.

Pain During or After Sex

Pain during or after sex, known as dyspareunia, is common during menopause and perimenopause due to hormonal changes, specifically a decline in oestrogen.

Panic Attacks

Understand hormonal triggers, symptoms, and explore practical strategies to reduce panic and regain emotional balance during menopause.

Poor Concentration or Brain Fog

Poor concentration, or brain fog, is a common symptom during menopause and perimenopause, caused by hormonal changes.

Tearfulness

Learn how hormonal changes can affect emotions and find effective strategies to manage increased sensitivity during menopause.